Cooling in Dubai summer: How to save 9% — or more Dubai utility advises customers to cut power use from 12 to 6pm; but listen to your district cooling provider, too
Image Credit: File Keep your thermostat set at 24 degree Celsius, or higher, and on "auto," not "on", according to Dewa. Dubai: Here's one quick, really simple tip to save power in the middle of the Dubai heat — and have a "greener summer" instead. Keep your thermostat set at 24 degree Celsius, or higher, and on "auto," not "on." By raising the temperature of the air-conditioning system even slightly, consumers can reduce their electricity bills. How? Each degree can mean up to 9% savings on cooling costs, according to Dewa.